Alivaria Brewery

Olivaria brewery (also known as Olivaria or Alivaria, Belarusian: ААТ Піўзавод Аліварыя) is one of the oldest breweries in Belarus, and is the oldest of presently existent breweries in the country.^[2] It was founded in 1864 in Minsk. The brewery has a 29% market share in the beer market in Belarus, and its primary product, Alivaria-brand beer has a market share of around 18%.^[1] Production increased by 43% in 2008,^[2] and in 2011, the brewery was in third place in the market share of beer in Belarus.^[3]

Olivaria Brewery

Location	Republic of Belarus 220002 Minsk Kiseleva str., 30
Opened	1864
Employees	580 [1]
Website	www.alivaria.by
Active beers
Name Type Data 1864 On Ice Extra (Russian: Экстра) Non-alcoholic (Безалкогольное) Troickoe (Троицкое) Gold (Золотое) Strong (Крепкое) Ten (Десятка) Brovar light (Бровар лёгкое) Brovar classic (Бровар классическое) Brovar strong (Бровар крепкое) Alivaria porter (Аливария Портер)
Seasonal beers
Name Type Olivaria X-mas (Аливария рождественское)

Olivaria Brewery buildings

As of May 2015, Carlsberg Group holds 67.8% of shares in the brewery, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development holds 21% of shares.^[1][3] Remaining shares are owned by various individuals.^[3] European Bank for Reconstruction and Development financed the brewery to assist in its expansion and modernization.^[4]

History

It began operations on January 29, 1864 in Minsk.^[1][2] The brewery was nationalized in 1917, but become a joint stock company in 1994.

Varieties

Olivaria Brewery's primary product is Alivaria-brand beer, which has a market share of around 18% in Belarus.^[1] It also specialises in the production of kvass.^[5]

See also

• Baltic Beverages Holding

References

1. "Olivaria Brewery". Carlsberg Group. Archived from the original on 22 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
2. "Olivaria Brewery Celebrates 145 Years Anniversary in Status the Beer Market Leader". Packaging Europe. 17 February 2009. Retrieved 14 May 2015.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
3. "Carlsberg increases holding in Olivaria Brewery to 67.8%". FoodBev.com. January 18, 2011. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
4. Carl, H. (2005). Brauwelt International. p. 386. Quote: "While BBH may be a reluctant investor, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has taken the leap and agreed to finance the modernization and capacity expansion of the Olivaria brewery in Minsk. Olivaria is a fully ..."
5. Webb, Tim; Beaumont, Stephen (2016). World Atlas of Beer: THE ESSENTIAL NEW GUIDE TO THE BEERS OF THE WORLD. Hachette UK. p. 148. ISBN 9781784722524.

External links

• Official website